Charles Douglas Cary (born March 3, 1960) is a former professional

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player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1985 to 1991. He played for the

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in 1992, and returned to the

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in 1993. Cary was drafted in the seventh round of the

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out of the

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; where he was a member of the

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and graduated in 1988. Cary pitched in the 1980

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, where he defeated the St. Johns Redmen. He was also slated for the win against

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two nights later, but received a no decision when the Bears lost in the ninth inning. Cary was a reliever for the

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and

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until a 1988 knee injury cost him most of the season. He came back in 1989 with the

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. In New York, he spent most of his time in the starting rotation, posting a 4–4 record, with a 3.26

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(ERA) in 1989, and making 27 starts in 1990 going 6–12, with a 4.19 ERA. After one more season with the Yankees, Cary finished his career with 16 relief outings for the White Sox in 1993.

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